Police: 16 arrested during month-long NEK drug sweep
NEWPORT — Authorities say a multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional law enforcement effort has been focusing on drug trafficking in the areas of Newport and … Keep Reading
Sarah Barrup promoted to Special Asset Officer at Community National Bank
DERBY — Community National Bank President Kathy Austin recently announced the promotion of Sarah Barrup to Special Asset Officer. Sarah started her … Keep Reading
Burglary at Portland Glass in Derby
DERBY — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who broke into a building this morning in Derby. … Keep Reading
Barton native Darren Perron named Vermont Broadcaster of the Year
BARTON — WCAX-TV News anchor and reporter Darren Perron will receive the Broadcaster of the Year award from the Vermont Association of … Keep Reading
James Davis named Newport City Downtown Economic Development Specialist
NEWPORT – Conrad Bellavance, Chair of Newport City Downtown Development Board of Directors, recently announced that James Davis has accepted the position … Keep Reading
Local environmental group reaches deal regarding Coventry landfill expansion
COVENTRY — Local environmental group Don’t Undermine Memphremagog’s Purity (DUMP) say they will dismiss their appeal of state permits in Environmental Court … Keep Reading
NEK summit in Burke this Thursday to spotlight impact of local leadership
BURKE — The first annual NEK Leads Gathering will offer stories of leadership in communities across the region and provide tools for … Keep Reading
Glover man dies after crash in Barton last Saturday
BARTON — A 37-year-old man from Glover involved in a car accident in Barton last Saturday has died. Richard Poginy died at … Keep Reading
Newport man arrested for burglary
NEWPORT — Police say they recently arrested a man in connection with a home burglary in Newport. Joshua Mandigo, 23, of Newport, … Keep Reading
Single-vehicle crash in Jay temporarily closes VT 105
JAY — A 28-year-old driver from Prince Edward Island was involved in a single-vehicle crash in Jay yesterday. Police say Harvinder Singh … Keep Reading
Police: Coventry man arrested for abuse of a vulnerable adult
COVENTRY — Police say a 71-year-old Coventry man was arrested yesterday. According to the report, Raymond Gadreault is facing charges of aggravated … Keep Reading
NCUJHS, Brighton Elementary join CFES Brilliant Pathways to increase college and career readiness
DERBY — Two local schools have joined CFES Brilliant Pathways’ growing network of programs across the US and Ireland in support of … Keep Reading
MAC Center for the Arts presents Elinor Osborn this Friday
NEWPORT — The MAC Center for the Arts will be showing a new exhibit in the Downstairs Connection entitled “Owls Talking to … Keep Reading
Log cabin fire in Lowell considered suspicious
LOWELL — Fire investigators are saying that a log cabin that burned down on Hazen’s Notch Road in Lowell on Sunday is … Keep Reading
Newport man sentenced to 3-5 years in prison
NEWPORT — A convicted sex offender from Newport was recently sentenced to serve three to five years in prison. The Orleans County … Keep Reading
Fatal crash in Orleans
ORLEANS — A 31-year-old Westfield man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Orleans last night. Police responded to the crash on … Keep Reading
Single-vehicle crash in Barton
BARTON — Police say a 37-year-old man from Glover may have suffered a medical event prior to a single-vehicle crash in Barton … Keep Reading
Sacred Heart Alumni Association donates to St. Paul School in Barton
BARTON — As part of its mission to help further Catholic education in Orleans County, the Sacred Heart Alumni Association recently made … Keep Reading
Young professionals invited to discuss future during November 11 meeting in Newport
NEWPORT — If you’re 22- 40 years old, The Vermont Futures Project and the Northeast Kingdom Young Professionals Network would like to … Keep Reading
Route 5A in Westmore to reopen today, single-lane alternating traffic Monday-Wednesday
WESTMORE — The Vermont Agency of Transportation says they will reopen Vermont Route 5A in Westmore next to Lake Willoughby to thru … Keep Reading
Shooting scare in Derby Line sends school into lockout
DERBY LINE — An active shooter scare in Derby Line this afternoon caused a local school to go on “lockout,” but police … Keep Reading
Governor Scott visits Orleans County
NEWPORT — Yesterday, to kick off Orleans County Capitol for a Day, Governor Phil Scott took a tour of Ready Set Grow … Keep Reading
State recognizes community building efforts in Newport: Tracy Zschau celebrated for her leadership
NEWPORT — At a recent statewide conference, The Vermont Housing and Conservation Board honored Tracy Zschau with the John Nutting Community Catalyst … Keep Reading
North Country Hospital employees receive awards for years of service
NEWPORT — Each year North Country Hospital celebrates and awards those employees from five to 40 years of service in five-year increments. … Keep Reading
Police: Man arrested for hitting two vehicles while fleeing attempted theft in Derby
DERBY — A Derby man will face a judge tomorrow morning for charges of aggravated assault and driving with a criminally suspended … Keep Reading